Acronyms
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
This drug is used to increase a patient's respiratory rate when the use of narcotics are suspected
Narcan
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is it called when a patient is found face down?
Prone
What does N/V/D stand for?
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
12-20 breaths per minute
Pain in what quadrant could indicate a spleen injury?
Upper Left Quadrant
What is another name for the recovery position?
Lateral Recumbent
What does TIA stand for?
Transient Ischemic Attack
What are the vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What are the signs of Sepsis?
A. High BP, High HR, High RR, Temp
B. Low BP, Low HR, Low RR, Temp
C. Low BP, High HR, High RR, Temp
D. High BP, Low HR, Low RR, Temp
C. Low BP, High HR, High RR, Temp
Exposure of abdominal organs as a result of trauma is known as?
Evisceration
What is the term used to describe something that is closer to the body?
Proximal
What does ABCDE stand for?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure/Environment
The central nervous system is composed of
Brain and Spinal Cord
Albuterol inhalers cause this to occur in asthmatic patients
Bronchodilation
Cerebrospinal fluid and the patient likely has a skull fracture
What is the term for moving a body part away from the center of the body?
Abduction
What does DCAP-BTLS stand for?
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
Name the five divisions of the spine
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx
For CPR, how many heart rhythms are shockable?
2
V-Fib: Ventricular Fibrillation
Pulseless V-Tach: Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
JVD, tracheal deviation and absent lung sounds on the effected side are symptoms of what?
Tension Pneumothorax
Pregnant women over 20 weeks are placed on their left side to avoid what?
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome